Nonfiction

Rachel Reviews: Thrive in Chaos by Jace Parker
I loved this book and everything that it sets out to do. I spent my time reading it, sagely nodding at the good sense contained in it and reflecting on how experience shapes us into the people we are, not always for the better in some cases.
By Rachel Deeming2 months ago in BookClub
book review: Trail of the Lost by Andrea Lankford
There is a lot to be (positively) said about “Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail” by Andrea Lankford, which is jammed with information, readable, and tackles the tangled complexity that is searching for lost people in the wilderness. There are no neat answers because this is not a neat situation. While this can be frustrating to some, it’s reality and reality is sometimes very frustrating and uncooperative; which is well reflected in the text. If you’re interested in nature, true crime, and/or wilderness rescue, this is a good read satisfying in its thoroughness without being winded or dry. It’s not your usual true crime or hiking book which is its strength; the biggest strength being the author’s ability to not be constrained to any singular field and in the connections she makes.
By Chaia Levi2 months ago in BookClub
You Called Me A Bed Partner? Novel by WriterLola _ Novel
You Called Me A Bed Partner? Chapter 01 Bridget Chapman was the most vibrant and dazzling heiress in all of Washington, D.C.
By Harry cane3 months ago in BookClub
The Diary of a CEO
Building Lasting Success from Radical Vulnerability Amid the nonstop noise of entrepreneurship advice, it’s rare to find a business book that feels truly personal, honest, and unvarnished. Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO is not just another manual about climbing the corporate ladder or assembling a “winning routine.” It’s built from pages of real struggle, introspection, and the unglamorous emotional reality behind entrepreneur culture. Bartlett’s journey redefines success: it’s not just about money, accolades, or the highlight reels, the true prize is found along the messy path of self-awareness, connection, and authenticity.
By C. Ryan Shelton3 months ago in BookClub
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
My first encounter with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was nearly 30 years ago, during the long shifts on the Briggs & Stratton factory floor in Mayfield, Kentucky. I was in my first year at Murray State University, ostensibly there to learn in classrooms, but it was during those moments, fighting the mind-numbing repetition of the assembly line, that the first seeds were planted of what would become a lifelong journey of self-education. This book was a cornerstone in fueling that hunger for growth and knowledge. Since then, I’ve revisited its pages at least 15 times and passed it on as a gift many dozens more.
By C. Ryan Shelton3 months ago in BookClub
6 Unmissable Reading Apps for Book Lovers
We’ve been told since our school years that reading expands knowledge, enriches vocabulary, improves focus and memory, and powers imagination. It develops the parts of the brain responsible for creativity and enhances emotional intelligence. And that’s just a fraction of the benefits reading provides.
By Ana Chur3 months ago in BookClub
Overview: Outliers
What Success Looks Like Beneath the Surface Some stories about success are designed to comfort us: If you’re talented, if you hustle hard enough, you’ll rise. That story sells, because it flatters us into thinking we’re in control of every outcome. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell strikes a different chord. It’s the book that pulls apart the myth of the lone genius, exposing the complex tangle of luck, legacy, absurd timing, hidden advantage, and (yes) work is always more intertwined than we ever want to admit.
By C. Ryan Shelton3 months ago in BookClub
The two books that helped me develop my spiritual side
My spiritual experience started in Seaside, Oregon, in October 2023. I walked into Beach Books. Extremely hungover, reconsidering my life as I walked around the store. Now I am sober, with this trip being the start of the turning point for me. Two books called to me that put me on my spiritual path. The first one, Shadow Magic: Unlocking the Whole Witch Within, by Nikki Van De Car. It had beautiful art that I couldn’t stop looking at. Then I saw one that strongly spoke to me, even though it had a plain cover. Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, M.D. Both of these books launched my growth.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in BookClub
Robert Downey Jr was once arrested after he was caught driving naked in his Porsche with cocaine, heroin, and a .357 magnum.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Infamous 2001 Arrest: The Porsche, Cocaine, and .357 Magnum Scandal Imagine a Hollywood star zooming down a dark road, naked behind the wheel of a sleek Porsche. That's the scene police faced in 2001 when they pulled over Robert Downey Jr. This arrest shocked fans and marked a deep low in his battle with addiction. It wasn't just drugs or a gun—it was a mix that screamed chaos.
By Story silver book 3 months ago in BookClub
The feel of the Unknown
As I prepare myself physically, spiritually and mentally for Epilpsy Awareness month this year, this month November 2025, for my book to press that button to self publish "Ease into Epilepsy part 1"
By Cryptic Edwards3 months ago in BookClub
You Don’t Need More Time — You Need AI Leverage
Introduction The Lie You’ve Been Telling Yourself Everybody says the same thing: > “I just need more time.” No, you don’t. You don’t need more time. You need more leverage.
By Keli Chris3 months ago in BookClub
AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job — It’s Coming for Your Speed
Introduction The Fear That Started It All Every few years, the world meets a new “threat” that’s supposedly going to take everyone’s jobs. It was automation in factories. Then it was computers. Then the internet. Now, it’s Artificial Intelligence.
By Keli Chris3 months ago in BookClub